Osmosis Sucks

04/27/11

Science never really was my thing. I was cool with biology until we had to cut apart the frog. It wasn’t so much the guts that grossed me out. It was the smell of formaldehyde. The classroom smelled like formaldehyde before we’d even cracked a textbook, and by the time we got to dissection in

"The Pointy Arrow Concept" and My Coach, Hank

04/25/11

I’ve had a lot of coaches in my life. Perhaps not as many as some, because ….well, I guess I have been just plain lucky. The coaches I’ve had, either by choice or by straight up luck, were gifted and talented and were the right fit for me. In my years as an athlete (and that’s a lot of years),

Planning; It’s a Blessing and a Curse

04/12/11

I am a planner. Always have been. It’s one of my best qualities. I am like a Prius, I am so dang efficient. However, it also happens to be one of my worst qualities, because I don’t like it when my plan gets rattled.

So yesterday, my plan got rattled in a major way. My father-in-law, Chip

Saucony Invites You to ’Step Into Minimalism!’

04/01/11

Saucony Invites You to ’Step Into Minimalism!’

When: Thursday, April 14th, 6-8pm
Where: The Cyclorama at the Boston Center for the Arts, 539 Tremont St., Boston

For certain, thousands of runners in this year’s Boston Marathon will be running in minimalist footwear and a few will be barefoot altogether. Without a doubt the minimalist trend has stirred quite a fascination and wide debate among runners everywhere. But is it for YOU?

Join Saucony and an all-star panel of experts, including Dr. Jack Daniels, "world’s greatest coach," as they share their insights and advice on how runners everywhere can integrate minimalist running into their training program−safely and responsibly.

In addition, Michael Sandler, author of the bestselling Barefoot Running, will share how running shoeless saved his health after a life-altering accident. Dr. Marybeth Crane, one of the country’s most influential sports podiatrists, will discuss the benefits of stronger feet for stronger running. Spencer White, head of Saucony’s Human Performance & Innovation Lab will give a live demonstration highlighting the differences in muscle activation in runners when wearing minimalist versus traditional running shoes.

Saucony’s award-winning collection of minimalist footwear will be available for try-on, including the new Kinvara 2. Coaches and treadmills on hand to experience natural running technique.